We never had a nativity scene when I was a child. In fact I can't remember anyone at the moment who had one. Maybe I just didn't notice it.
I never contemplated having one of my own. With my crazy cats I would probably have to put it behind glass. Greebo loves to knock down stuff to get my attention and it was annoying enough that I had to pick up Steiff rabbits and puppets almost every day before they went behind glass. I won't even try to think about what Ponder could do. Probably all figurines would have to be screwed down to avoid them being kidnapped.
Then I found the page whyismarko and a list of the worst and weirdest nativity scenes. Now I'm determined to make my own next year. Maybe we should even have a competition! ;-) Or maybe you already have something to share? I'd love to see it! I'm quite partial to the mashed potato one ...
Let's end this post with an all time favorite of mine. Have fun!
Oh my, I never saw this one of Mr Bean, and I thought I had seen them all. Now I off to look at the images from the link you shared :)
ReplyDeleteThis one's my favorite :-D
DeleteI started a collection of Nativity figurines many years ago. When we go on vacation I always check out the Christmas stores to see what I can add. I have been bugging my husband to build a life-size one that we can put outside, but it hasn't happened yet. One day!
ReplyDeleteKeep bugging!
DeleteAnd if he doesn't listen, you can still make one yourself, you just need to get loads of mashed potatoes ;-)
I have a beautiful one my mother made me years ago in ceramics. My dad built the manger for it It's very special to me.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how special something like that is. I'd love to see a picture of it.
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